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Medicine such as anti-depressants have been known to cause weight gain and other symptoms that might be associated with puberty (such as acne) so while your eating habits might not be great, you can look at those as a cause, too. As others have said, you definitely aren't alone! Just because you gained the weight doesn't…
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I'm in kind of the same boat; I was on this site for about two weeks before I posted, but I knew the forum was here. I'm just kind of shy XD But once I get going I can really get going. I'd love to help you out and keep you motivated.
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The naturally occurring sugars in fruits are, in fact, healthier than the kind you'd find in a lollipop or use in recipes. You don't have to be quite as careful about them, but that doesn't mean you can eat all you want, either. I'd say ask a doctor about it and look through your family history. Even people with the same…
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I know how that can feel. Looking in the mirror can be hard for me some days, especially with that huge one I have in my bathroom that's so hard to avoid when I'm getting ready in the morning! I'd love to be there to cheer you on while we both work towards our goals. And you even already found and friended me :)
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I'd add that you need to be careful about cutting carbs, and especially if you plan on "eating normally" later. A teacher I had in middle school went on the Atkins diet with her husband and ended up gaining every pound they lost back after one good meal. Of course the Atkins diet isn't all that healthy to begin with so…
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Ah the dreaded Freshman 15. I actually managed to avoid that (I think I actually lost weight my freshman year of college) but I get your pain.
